Bahamas debt for nature swap to net $124M in savings
By: Staff Writer November 26, 2024 The Bahamas is the newest country to enter into a “debt for nature swap,” as its Prime Minister, Philip Davis, hails the new “Bahamas…
ExxonMobil, Partners Aim For 1.3 Million Barrels Per Day In Guyana
November 26, 2024 ExxonMobil Guyana and its Stabroek block partners, Hess and CNOOC, have announced plans to expand production capacity to over 1.3 million barrels of oil per day by…
Caribbean Firms Face Structural Barriers To Growth Research Finds
November 26, 2024 Caribbean businesses encounter significant operational and financial challenges, with informal payments, power outages, and limited access to capital markets among the top hurdles, according to a new…
Smuggling Adapts to Reopening of Colombia-Venezuela Border
By: Insight Crime November 26, 2024 As darkness falls over Cúcuta, Colombia’s bustling border city, shadows provide cover for criminal networks. Each night, illegal dirt tracks connecting the city to…
Nicaragua: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2024 Article IV Mission
November 26, 2024 A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Ms. Alina Carare, visited Managua during November 11-22, for the 2024 Article IV Consultation. The team met…
IMF Staff Conclude Article IV Discussions and Reach Staff-Level Agreement with Suriname on the Eighth Review of the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility
November 26, 2024 An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Ms. Anastasia Guscina conducted discussions with the Surinamese authorities during October 29-November 12 on the 2024 Article IV and…
Greater Private Sector Investment and More Large-Scale Projects Needed to Accelerate the Caribbean’s Renewable Energy Agenda
November 26, 2024 The equitable transition to energy efficiency and renewable energy is slowly progressing in the Caribbean but greater buy in and investment from the private sector, more large-scale…
Customised Early Warning Systems Essential for Strengthening Disaster Resilience in the Caribbean
November 26, 2024 Caribbean countries stand to benefit significantly from early warning systems (EWS) that are tailored to the unique geographic, demographic, and infrastructural factors of each island. By designing…
CARICOM congratulates Suriname on the 49th Anniversary of Independence
November 26, 2024 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General has commended Suriname’s commitment to sustainable development, its vibrant cultural tapestry and role in CARICOM, as the Member State celebrates its 49th Anniversary of…
EDITORIAL: Let’s hope Sara is the last of the storms
November 22, 2024 The Hurricane season officially comes to an end on November 30. That is next week Saturday. We are going out with a troubling tropical storm Sara drowning…
AUDIO: Devotions by Fr John Pinder
November 22, 2024 Devotion brought to you by the Anglican Diocese of the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands, led by Assistant Curate Fr. John Pinder of Christ Church…
Healing Caribbean Fevergrass and Ginger Tea.
By: Caribbean Pot November 22, 2024 3 branches of Lemongrass4 slices ginger8-10 cups waterhoney or sugar (optional)1/2 lemon (optional) Send your recipes to: islandcuisine@caribmagplus.com